In a meeting held in Sri Lanka in 2006, the ‘Charter on Violence against Women Post-Tsunami’ was passed by a group of women representatives from the South Asia and South East Asian countries – Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and other countries funded by Action Aid International. Care Society, Maldives was one of the initiators of the VAW network.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Non Negotiable Guidelines proposed by South Asia Network on Women’s Rights in Disasters

1.Recognition: Officials of both state and non state agencies working with disasteraffected must recognize and address gender specific and special needs of women.

2.Health: Health concerns of pregnant and lactating women must be addressed.

3.Protection: Protection of women and girls from gender based violence and abusein all camps and relocated communities must be ensured.

4.Security: Care givers must be given protection and all available assistance by theauthorities.